What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Somerset Surgical Services position at UPMC?
UPMC Somerset Surgical Services is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support our providers and deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical practice. In this role, you will assist with both clinical and front-office responsibilities, working directly with patients, physicians, and the care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care. Prior medical assistant experience is preferred, and we invite motivated candidates who are committed to patient-centered care and professional excellence to apply.
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
- Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
- Assist physicians with procedures.
- Document patient information into the medical record.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures
Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
- Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Relay instructions to patients/families.